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Feb 13, 2024

The podcast takes a deep dive into the $80 million Climate-Smart Commodity program, both its history and how it will work. Full story

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More Updates From Last Week’s DC Fly-In

Feb 12, 2024

USA Rice millers and merchants met with key U.S. executive and legislative government officials to talk about trade and transportation among other topics. Full story

Washington Meetings Keep Policy Makers Focused on U.S. Rice Industry Priorities

Feb 09, 2024

Building relationships with those responsible for making policy decisions in Washington is something we should all be focused on. Full story

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USA Rice Testifies Before House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee on India and WTO Issues

Feb 08, 2024

Congressional hearing pinpoints how U.S. export opportunities are being diminished by foreign competitors that flaunt WTO rules and unfairly subsidize rice production . Full story

Mississippi Rice Council Annual Meeting Recounts A Year of Rice-Centric Activities

Feb 07, 2024

Nearly 75 producers attended the annual meeting in Mississippi last week to learn about promotion, research, agronomy, politics, and more. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Class in DC Gets Right to Work After Graduation Ceremony

Feb 06, 2024

During the four sessions over the last two years, class members visited rice growing regions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas where they met rice producers and industry leaders. Full story

In Memory: Bill Northey

Feb 06, 2024

Northey was a passionate advocate for agriculture and an instrumental architect of many USDA programs that benefited U.S. rice farmers and the industry. Full story

House W&M Chair Jason Smith Requests Updated USITC Study on Global Rice Trade Impacts

Feb 05, 2024

Critical data in the trade analysis has become outdated over the last decade as policies have changed significantly and India has continued to ramp up their exports, necessitating an updated version. Full story

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Checkoff Program, Farm Bill, and Varieties the Focus of Annual Arkansas Meetings

Feb 02, 2024

More than 200 rice growers and industry representatives gathered for a joint meeting of the Arkansas Rice Federation and Arkansas Rice Council as planning for the 2024 season is underway. Full story

Texas Farmer Testifies on Impact of Solar Farms on Rice Production

Feb 01, 2024

Land that would traditionally have been devoted to rice and other row crop production has been lost to the installation of solar farms in the last couple of years. Full story

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USA Rice Washington Staff Visits the Pelican State

Jan 31, 2024

USA Rice Washington staff brought a break in the recent rain in Louisiana for industry visits and to talk about the crop year ahead. Full story

In Memory: Henry Kalfsbeek

Jan 31, 2024

Henry's positive, gracious, caring, and humble persona, along with his tireless work ethic, was admirable. He will be missed dearly. Full story

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Drinking In Japanese Culture at Shōchū Tasting

Jan 30, 2024

Shōchū, a traditional Japanese spirit distilled from vegetables and grains, such as rice, can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or as a base for imaginative cocktails. Full story

Consumers Want a Lot, But What Will They Pay For?

Jan 29, 2024

Consumer attitudes were analyzed and discussed at the recent Fancy Food Winter Show and rice sees good news. Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes Back Sean Mullen, Director of Finance, and Honors Jim Guinn’s Retirement

Jan 26, 2024

While Sean Mullen jumps back into USA Rice work, Jim Guinn will be retiring at the end of the month. Full story

$MS\.w-Welcome-New-Mbrs-240125-1$ New USA Rice Members Add to All-Encompassing Industry Representation

Jan 25, 2024

As an organization, USA Rice has always been about representing the entire industry, up and down the supply chain from the farm to the end user. Full story

2024 AFBF Convention Concludes, Keeps Favorable Policies for Rice Farmers

Jan 24, 2024

The annual convention allows Farm Bureau members to set their policy positions for the year and sets the organization’s advocacy parameters in Washington, DC. Full story

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Navigating Ag Labor on The Rice Stuff

Jan 23, 2024

Podcast hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon interview Arkansas rice farmers Jennifer James and Joe Mencer about their experiences with the H2A temporary ag worker program. Full story

The $194 Billion Specialty Food Industry Gathers in Las Vegas to Share Bites and Insights

Jan 22, 2024

The 48th Winter Fancy Food Show runs through Wednesday with more than 1,200 food companies vying for the attention of retail and foodservice buyers, trendspotters, and the media. Full story

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2024 Crop Optimism Abounds at Annual CRC Grower Meetings

Jan 19, 2024

With the outlook of sufficient water for the 2024 crop year in California, growers are focused on profitability and long-term viability. Full story

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